February 2021 Newsletter #2

February 24, 2021

UNITED WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

United Way Makes a Difference!

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Salem Industries

Salem Industries is a training facility for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Our consumers receive Medicaid services as well as State funding to pay for their services received. We have 47 individuals enrolled in our program as of right now. About half of our participants are currently in our program due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We serve individuals from different age ranges. Some of our older participants have decided to wait until they are vaccinated to return to our facility for services.

United Way of Lincoln County has helped provide funds for our facility. United Way of Lincoln County has provided a great walking track and pavilion area so that our consumers can have a safe place to exercise and enjoy being outside for activities that we provide. United Way of Lincoln County has also helped purchase a 16 passenger van to help transport our consumers to the facility and home. Salem Industries would not be able to provide the nice accommodations and services without the help of United Way of Lincoln County. Please consider contributing to the Annual UWLC Campaign so we can continue to help fund this good work at Salem Industries!

2020/2021 UWLC Campaign Ideas!

FUN IDEAS: Penny Wars

Set up two (or more) teams with buckets, and challenge them to collect the most pennies. To sabotage the other team, add other denominations to their bucket, which will count against their score. The team with the highest score wins, and then add the coins to your United Way of Lincoln County Campaign Contribution.

Additional Challenges to Consider:

Set up a clear scoring system for how much each denomination is worth, and have a referee on hand to settle disputes. Happy Penny Wars!

For more Easy Fundraising Ideas, CLICK HERE!

‘Price is Right’ Fundraising Event to Make Its Virtual Debut!

The Virtual Debut will be March 19 via Facebook!

Instead of saying ‘come on down,’ this year the Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse & Advocacy Center is inviting the public to ‘go online’ to fight child abuse in our community. This year’s event will be fully online, a change from the usual live and in-person interactive event that had to be reimagined due to COVID-19. Tickets include access to an online auction and the chance to be randomly selected as a virtual contestant. All proceeds benefit Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse & Child Advocacy Center.

This popular event benefits the Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse and Child Advocacy Center located in Lincolnton, NC. While this year’s show will be different, there will still be opportunities for ticket holders to win cash, bid on some amazing items, and see some of the show’s favorite characters, including Rod Roddy, Barker’s Special Beauties, and The Lincoln County Apple Queen.

Tickets for the event are $20 each and include access to the online auction, where they can bid on fabulous items, including artwork, furniture, tools, a beach vacation, air hockey table, Easter baskets, small appliances, household items. Other items up for bid include a full orthodontic package from Austin Orthodontics valued at $7,000 as well as gift baskets and gift certificates from local businesses, local art, and a variety of homemade items provided by people in the community.

Three lucky auction ticket holders will be randomly selected to virtually play the much-loved Plinko game for a chance to win up to $1,000 each. Winners will have their Plinko games played on their behalf by one of the show’s characters in a prerecorded video that will be uploaded to the Facebook event page at 6 pm on March 19.

The Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse and Child Advocacy Center provides Lincoln County with programs designed to protect children from abuse and to provide care for the smallest victims of abuse. In 2020, 2,163 children were reported as abused or neglected in Lincoln County. Without the support of a caring community of both businesses and individuals who attend these events, the Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse and Child Advocacy Center would cease to exist.

Sponsored by First Federal Bank, the 15th Annual Price is Right for Fighting Child Abuse fundraiser is set to make its virtual debut Friday, March 19, 2021, with a special prerecorded video featuring the show’s favorite characters.

Thank You to our United Way of Lincoln County Board Members for their hard work and dedication to connecting people, resources and ideas to create a thriving community characterized by stability, educational success, and healthy members of our community.

UWLC Board Members:

Fred Jarrett
Jordan Frye
Anthony Simpson
Lindsey Huffman
Ritchie Haynes
Natalie Ducharme
Dr. Heath Belcher
Isabelle Wadsworth
Neal Alexander
Daniel Hipps
Rick Thompson
Marsha Ivey
Cassie Hansley
Katie Saine
Janet Lopez
Charlie Reep
H.D. Reid
Jamel Farley
Dr. Jim Watson

Isabelle Wadsworth -

Allocations Committee

Since joining the UWLC in 2019, Isabelle has served as the Co-Chair on the Allocations Committee and on the ED Search Committee. Isabelle has been a faithful board member, putting in a lot of hours to serve the organization and always helps keep the UWLC running smoothly in the background.

Isabelle started her teaching career in New Orleans after receiving her undergraduate degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, as well as her Master of Education Degree in Counseling. She started teaching in a parochial school and later moved to the public school system in Louisiana. After her marriage to Mort Wadsworth, she moved with her husband who started his career in banking with First Citizens Bank in Shelby, NC where their son was born (Will AKA Morty).

Isabelle and her family moved to Lincolnton in 1989 where she started as a teacher at Lincolnton Junior High School and later became a school counselor. After working many years as a counselor, Isabelle went back to graduate school and earned a second master’s degree in school administration. She continued to work while finishing her degree at Appalachian State University. Isabelle worked as an as assistant principal at GE Massey Elementary School and Norris Childers Elementary School. Isabelle served as principal of Pumpkin Center Intermediate School for four years until her retirement. After staying home for a year Isabelle decided to go back to work part time for Gaston College as an Academic Advisor. She worked at Gaston College for six years.

Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Isabelle and her husband enjoyed traveling. Isabelle is from a large family, most still live in New Orleans. Isabelle has a one-year-old grand dog that she is learning to love. Isabelle and her husband have one son who has followed in the footsteps of his father and both grandfathers by pursuing a banking career.

Good news continues! Isabelle is extremely excited and awaiting the arrival of her first grandchild in June!

Isabelle has truly treasured all aspects of her career and now enjoys volunteering and giving back to the community in which she lives. Isabelle is intentional with her actions and words; and, we are grateful to have her as part of the UWLC.

Thank You to these Local Businesses for being faithful Campaign Contributors!

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